Question 1

What's the difference between Swietenia and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Swietenia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Body Shop (2016) dominated by Citrus accords. Pure Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (2004) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 5 accords: Citrus, White Floral, Animalic, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Swietenia or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Swietenia scores 4.19/5 vs Pure Poison at 4.04/5. Pure Poison's standout strength: Unique velvety, enveloping character with clean notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Swietenia and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Citrus, White Floral, Animalic, Sweet, Woody. Pure Poison: Pure Poison divides the r/fragrance community with passionate fans calling it angelic, sensual, and versatile, while detractors find it chemical or overly powdery.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Swietenia or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Pure Poison: Long-lasting and good performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Swietenia vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Swietenia scores highest for spring wear; Pure Poison scores highest for winter wear. Swietenia leans daytime, Pure Poison leans daytime.

Swietenia vs Pure Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Swietenia (5)

Unique to Pure Poison (6)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Pure Poison

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Attribute	Swietenia	Pure Poison
Brand	The Body Shop	Dior
Year	2016	2004
Rating	4.19	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	10